Free material for a stand

[Dalmatia]

So I got free martial from my work and decided to make my self a little stand

 

[Dalmatia]

Made a 1/4 gap around the bottom with 1/2" rubber under the stand to eliminate any vibrations and decided to go black

So far 3 days into it

 

[Curtie44]

Wow, looks great! What size tank is going on that?

 

[Dalmatia]

A 150 gallon

 

[shovelrider]

****! That is sweet. Nice work!

 

[Dalmatia]

Thanks :)

 

[angelsbeamer]

Dayum that's sharp

 

[secretreefer]

This is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dalmatia]

So got into the living room, put my tv on it for tonight and tomorrow will start with the tank. It's a little bigger than the one it's on now!

 

[VicD81]

Wow! What did you use to sand down in all the little details?

 

[Dalmatia]

It's all one layer of MDF, trim is done? Just put something together so it look some what ok. But normal wood putty and sandpaper for the joints. Needs a touch up after bringing the stand in it got some scratches :(
Sold my LEDs so I'm waiting for my new ones before I set it up and take new pics.

 

[Dalmatia]

Just looking at the pics, I think it looks like sh**!! Maybe when I get it all done? If it still looks bad I'm making another stand!!!!

 

[427HISS]

I think you did a great job, so why don't you ???

 

[Dalmatia]

I think you did a great job, so why don't you ???

Well I guess the mess and the scratches on the stand cause my brother couldn't lift his side of the tank up, there for I had to put my side on (that scratched it to hell) first!! Than help him :(
But I got my new LEDs today :) but I don't think I'll be hanging them till the weekend. They are nice and I can't wait!!! 2 36" Cree LEDs

 

[427HISS]

lol, that's funny !

Little story- I sold my 200 gal. tank to a Asian guy (ya know their people small) and he brought 4 friends take it out the his truck. On the steps, two on one end was about to drop the tank and were talking their language all excited in terror, so I moved them away and took over by myself and help load it into the truck, and these guys could not believe,... my strength (I'm a fairly strong man)saying in English, "he strong,...he strong" !!! lol,...it was so frickin funny !!!
Inside the house, my wife was laughing her *** off.

Anyway bud, if it bothers you, just sand a little and stain them scratches. Assuming you're not a professional carpenter, I think it looks great,...and you did it yourself !!!
The sconces are a great finishing touch. Is it all mdf construction or some plywood ?

I can't wait to hear how the lights work and look.

So, pat yourself on the back, I am ! (can you feel it) lol :hand:

 

[Dalmatia]

So far looks a bit cleaner but one of the LEDs don't work properly ;(
I have to send a unit back

 

[Dalmatia]

Sorry forgot the pic

I can't shut off two red and one green led

 

[Dalmatia]

I have a lot more live rock in a 75g barrel from my 55g reef I have to put in there some how, another 120lbs

 

[Dalmatia]

Also set up a 29g with 70lbs of LR to sell. Nice and red at least, just need some fishy, coral and I'll see some $$

 

[Dalmatia]